Sans Other Obda 17 is a very bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fat Albert BT' by Bitstream, 'Stallman' and 'Stallman Round' by Par Défaut, 'SbB Powertrain' by Sketchbook B, and 'Acorna' and 'Caviara' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, sports branding, gothic, poster, medieval, industrial, masculine, impact, heritage tone, display branding, dramatic titling, angular, chamfered, blocky, condensed terminals, high contrast counters.
This typeface is built from heavy, block-like strokes with crisp chamfered corners and frequent diagonal cuts that create a faceted silhouette. Forms are largely rectangular with small, squared counters and tight internal spacing, giving letters a compact, carved feel. Terminals often end in blunt wedges or notched cuts, and several characters show stylized breaks and inset shapes that add texture without introducing curves. Overall spacing and rhythm favor strong verticals and flat horizontals, producing a dense, sign-ready texture at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and branding where strong shape and texture are desirable. It can work well for logos, packaging, album art, and sports or event identities that benefit from a rugged, high-impact wordmark. Use with generous size and spacing when extended text is required.
The tone reads gothic and assertive, with a blackletter-adjacent atmosphere translated into a hard-edged, geometric language. Its sharp cuts and dense color feel authoritative and slightly ominous, evoking heritage signage, metalwork, and dramatic headlines rather than everyday neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a blackletter-inspired mood through simplified, geometric construction—prioritizing impact, solidity, and a distinctive carved texture. Its consistent chamfering and block architecture suggest a focus on display typography that remains bold and graphic across a wide range of letters and numbers.
Legibility improves notably at larger sizes where the angled notches and small counters remain distinct; at smaller sizes those interior apertures may fill in visually. Numerals and capitals share the same chiseled construction, supporting cohesive titling systems and bold numeric callouts.